Joseph Santos-Lyons

Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons is a Chinese-American, cultural organizer, community minister, and musician. Born in Portland, adopted and raised in Clackamas County, Joseph has worked for democracy, human rights and systemic change that addresses the root causes of inequities for 25 years in Oregon, Colorado, Massachusetts and the Philippines. Currently he serves as Executive Director for the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, a community organization with over 2,000 constituents that works to advance racial equity in public policy. He is also affiliate community minister with the First Unitarian Church of Portland. Previously he served the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Unitarian Universalist Association and Coalition for a Livable Future.

Joseph is passionate about his family and neighborhood, spending time outdoors with his partner and three school age children, and tending to a prolific plum tree. He is a past performing member of Portland Taiko, a multicultural trainer, and is particularly interested in the rising community of color electorate. Community board service includes Resolutions NW, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon, and the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs. Joseph completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Oregon and Masters in Divinity from Harvard University.

APANO’S MISSION

The Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon is a statewide, grassroots organization, uniting Asians and Pacific Islanders to achieve social justice. We use our collective strengths to advance equity through empowering, organizing and advocating with our communities.

APANO's Board of Directors meets the 2nd Saturday morning of every other month starting in February of the calendar year. Our meetings rotate around Oregon. APANO members are welcome to attend a board meeting with advance reservations. Please contact [email protected] to make your reservation. Learn more.